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The Problem Of The Essential Indexical And Other Essays, Expanded Edition
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No Word In English Is Shorter Than The Word I.'' And Yet No Word Is More Important In Philosophy. When Descartes Said I Think Therefore I Am'' He Produced Something That Was Both About Himself And A Universal Formula. The Word I'' Is Called An Indexical'' Because Its Meaning Always Depends On Who Says It. Other Examples Of Indexicals Are You,'' Here,'' This'' And Now.''John Perry Discusses How These Kinds Of Words Work, And Why They Express Important Philosophical Thoughts. He Shows That Indexicals Pose A Challenge To Traditional Assumptions About Language And Thought. Over The Years A Number Of These Papers, Now Included In This Book, Have Sparked Lively Debates And Have Been Influential In Philosophy, Linguistics And Other Areas Of Cognitive Science.With Seven New Papers, Including The Previously Unpublished What Are Indexicals?,'' The Present Volume Expands On An Earlier Version Of This Book Published In The Early Nineties. Also Included Are The Wellknown Papers Frege On Demonstratives,'' Cognitive Significance And New Theories Of Reference,'' Evading The Slingshot,'' The Prince And The Phone Booth'' (Coauthored With Mark Crimmins), Fodor On Psychological Explanations'' (Coauthored With David Israel), And Related Papers On Situation Semantics, Direct Reference, And The Structure Of Belief. This Book Also Includes Afterwords Written By The Author That Discuss Responses To His Work By Gareth Evans, Robert Stalnaker, Barbara Partee, Howard Wettstein And Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Problem of the Essential Indexical'? A: The main theme revolves around the concept of indexicals in language, particularly how words like 'I' and 'you' depend on the speaker's context, challenging traditional views on language and thought.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by John Perry, who is known for his contributions to philosophy and linguistics.
- Q: What new content is included in the expanded edition? A: The expanded edition features seven new papers, including the previously unpublished essay 'What Are Indexicals?'
- Q: How does this book contribute to philosophical discussions? A: It includes influential essays that have sparked debates in philosophy, linguistics, and cognitive science, providing insights into the workings of indexicals.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: While it offers valuable insights, readers may benefit from a basic understanding of philosophical concepts to fully appreciate the discussions.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 428 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Problem of the Essential Indexical' published? A: The book was published on June 1, 2000.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in the essays? A: Key topics include direct reference, situation semantics, and the structure of belief, among others.
- Q: What item condition is this book in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it has been used but remains in acceptable shape for reading.